“Little Green Apples” is a song written by Bobby Russell. Originally written for and released by American recording artist Roger Miller in 1968, it was also released as a singleContinue readingLittle Green Apples
Gentle on My Mind
“Gentle on My Mind” is a song written by John Hartford that won four 1968 Grammy Awards. Hartford won the award for Best Folk Performance and Best Country & WesternContinue readingGentle on My Mind
Green Fields
Author Eric Bogle says the song was ‘subtle reminder’ of Irish war dead. Singer-songwriter Eric Bogle said he wrote The Green Fields of France as a response to the anti-IrishContinue readingGreen Fields
Do Wah Diddy Diddy
“Do Wah Diddy Diddy” is a song written by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich and originally recorded in 1963, as “Do-Wah-Diddy”, by the American vocal group The Exciters. It wasContinue readingDo Wah Diddy Diddy
Seven Daffodils
“Seven Daffodils” written by Lee Hays(Weavvers) & Fran Moseley(his sister). The title is actually SEVEN DAFFODILS, although a few recordings have been made under the title SEVEN GOLDEN DAFFODILS. ThereContinue readingSeven Daffodils
‘Dropkick Me Jesus’
Written by Memphis-born country songwriter Paul Craft, this tune envisions Jesus as a divine football player who can send the narrator soaring past the temptations in life with a heavenlyContinue reading‘Dropkick Me Jesus’
I’m My Own Grandpa
“I’m My Own Grandpa” is a novelty song written by Dwight Latham and Moe Jaffe, performed by Lonzo and Oscar in 1947, about a man who, through an unlikely combinationContinue readingI’m My Own Grandpa
The Scotsman Song
Originally written by Tennessee singer-songwriter Mike Cross, in or about 1981. this somewhat bawdy ballad has become a bit of a folk staple, covered by countless folk singers. Although mostContinue readingThe Scotsman Song
Seven Drunken Nights
“Seven Drunken Nights” is a humorous Irish folk song most famously performed by The Dubliners. It is a variation of the Scottish folk song “Our Goodman”. It tells the storyContinue readingSeven Drunken Nights
Bill Grogan’s Goat
“Bill Grogan’s Goat” is an echo song where the leader sings a line and then the group repeats it. So join in and sing out loud.